Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-27

OF workmen was engaged all day In decorating the
parlors in an artistic manner. Large palms and
other tropical plants, brought from the propa-
eating gardens are effectively grouped about the
East room and corridor, and. the parlor mantels
are covered with profusion OF cut flowers Of
visitors to-day, and Mrs. Cleveland was excused to
callers on account OF the reception this evening.
Engraved cards OF invitation to the state dinner
to the diplomatic corps February Sd have been
issued at the White House.
The sky threatened rain yesterday morning, but
the air was soft and hazy, and number OF people
drove out through the beautiful country to coax
View" to pay their respects to Mrs. Folsom. The
right hand side Of the han are the reception rooms
two deep. The windows are draped with Japanese
fully covered with ight paper and the furniture is
simple Mrs: Folsom, In q stone colored gown OF
cloth, greeted the visitors IN the front drawing
the White House, stood at the back window, in a
dress OF dark blue silk. Across the hall Is small
the dining room, with terra Gotta coored bauer on
the wall. The windows are hung with white
muslin A dainty tea table was set in the midst
Hartford, the guest OF Mrs. Lamont. From the
table was served coffee and chocolate and cham
the two hours from eleven to one Some of those
who drove out yesterday were Mrs. and Miss
3sme.s pawes Mrs; joseph p6 E Mcdonald Mrs James
Miss Gouveneur, Miss waller, Mrs Judge Carly,
Mrs. Knott, Miss keenan,, Mrs Nathaniel Wilson
and Mrs. Admiral Alny.
The closing entertainment OF the kirmes last
evening was highly successful. The seating
capacity OF the house was taxed to its utmost
limits. and the dances were executed with grace
were present The upper left hand stage box OK was Was
occupied by the Presidential party, consisting OF
Miss Kingston and Col and Mis- Lamont
Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. Presbrey gave tea at their
residence on street last evening to mark the
fortieth anniversary Of their marriage. The oc-
casion was a most enjoyable one to the large
number OF friends who were present. M. and
Mrs Presbrey leave next week for Mexico and
California.
Mr.. James C. Simpson and Miss Stella Jones
were married at st. Matthew'S church last eve
ming by Rev. Dr. Chappelle. After the ceremony a
reception was held at the residence OF the brides
parents, 144O Rhode Island avenue.
Mr. Frank P1ttman, OF Monticello, NJ, and Miss
Florence E. Vickers, OF Dresden, Ohio, were mar
ried at the residence OF Mr. c. Poggensee In this
city, last evening, Rev. Samuel Greene pastor OF
Calvery Baptist church, offictating. The bride
wore trained robe OF cream satin duchess the
front OF the skirt veed in tulle, from which fell
pendants OF seed pearls. The panels were made OF
bodice was shaped front, finished about the neck
with crystals and point lace. diamond pin, pre-
sented by the groom, was the only jewelry worn.
Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 5, Knights of Pythias.
gave its annual entertainment and hop at the Ma.
tfOnal Rifles Armory last evening. The literary
exercises consisted OF addresses, magical Illusions
C.
the close OF which the floor was cleared and dan.
cling was enjoyed until a late hour. The affair
was pleasant one throughout and reflected credit
In every way on those connected with 1t.
The second complimentary solree Of the Ladies,
Social Circle was given at Myers Hall last eve
ming. This organization is club OF young ladies'
limited in membership. and Its entertainments
are given under the auspices OF an executive and
| floor committee. The frst consists OF Misses LIZ
zie Tripp, Maggie Wall, Lily Banf, Maggie Dough-
erty ana Fanny DeakinS; the second OF Misses
Annie Miller, Emma Hermann, Jennie Maxwell.
Agnes Kettler and Mamie Neumeyer, and both
discharged their duties admirably.
Mrs. John W. Foster gave luncheon yesterday
to Mrs Van Santvoord, of New York, who is her
guest. Those invited to meet with her were Mrs
FOLSOM, AIS Sherman, MIA MCPHERSON, Mrs. STAN
MIS- ReutersSiold Ms warder Nh Iaoof n0foaG9. Non
Ally and Mrs. Burbank, Of Kentucky. the center
piece was great mound OF bon s1lene roses from
from the table
Mrs. Endicott was in Boston yesterday, and her
home was closed to callers. Miss Endicott and
MI Endicott, jr, made visits upon members OF the
Mrs. Lamar held her first reception here yester-
day. She wore trained dress OF black velvet
trimmed with black lace yelling, and white silk
upon the bodice. She wore bouquet OF hello
trope to which was added later In the afternoon q
rose OF the American beauty variety. Mrs. LAMAR
Jr, who stood next In line wore trained dress OF
pns ena1s pane1ea With pink pendant chenille
moire, the front draped In silver spangied tulle
and the low bodice pointed Mrs. Walthall wore
Mrs. Campbell, black faille franchise. The rooms
were lighted with gas, the bOw-windOw was illed
In the dining-room.
Mrs and Miss Villas had with them yesterday
Mrs. Greedy, Miss Hoyne and Miss Tucker. Mrs
Greely wore princess dress OF black velvet, with
a Medict collar lined with duchesse lace.
Mrs. Manning had the assistance OF Mrs. Fred. c.
Manning Miss Mary Manning, Miss Scranton, the
Misses Green, Miss Banks, Miss OlcOtt OF Albany,
and Miss Blount and Miss Dayton, OF Georgia.
brocade, the front Of which was draped with
white silk, caught at intervals with pendants OF
Mrs. Governor Green. with Mrs. Cornelius VAN
derbiit and Mrs. Hone, OF New York. (who was
Miss CadwaHader Of Philadelphfa), Mrs. Hit and
Miss Blaine were some OF The callers.
Mrs. Nordhoff and Mrs. John p. Rodgers had
most genial and pleasant receptions in the after
noon.
Ex-Secretary and Mrs. McCulloch held a most
agreeable reception In the early evening"
Miss Armstrong, OF New York, is with Mrs. J. B.
EdmondS.
Mrs. Porter, wife of the First Assistant Secretary
OF State, returned to washington this morning
from a visit to Tennessee and Alabama
Lieut.. Commander Impey and family will sail
from New York for Europe on Saturday.
Miss Nettie Forney, OF Hanover Pa, is the guest
Of Miss Mitchell, sister Of Mrs. Representative
Swope.
Miss Crowell OF Baltimore, is visiting Miss
Bradford at Rosemont.
MIS-. Fussell, Of Arkansas, Is with her daughter,
Mrs Polndexter Owens, for the remainder OF the
season.
Mrs. Representative Van Schafck, SI2 10Th
street. will omit her reception tomorrow.
YOUNG CATHOLICS IN CONVENTION.
Pr0ceedtmgs At the Session i'm Carroll
Institute To-day.
OF the Young Mems Catholic union, OF the arch
diocese Of Baltimore, met In the hall Of Carroll In
stitute at eleven O'Clock to-day. The convention
was called to order by the president, Mr.. stephen
Grove Of Baltimore. Mr.. Vim. II. Monogue OF
Carroll Institute, acted as secretary. The COM
mittee on credentials then reported an attendance
OF accredited delegates from the following named
societies: Carroll Institute, Georgetown Catholic
union, st. Aloysius Literary society and st. Mat
thew's Lyceum, OF this city, and st. Johns Insti-
tute, st. Patricks Lyceum, st. Mary's Star OF the
OF the delegates were published In yesterdays
STAR.
The reading and discussion OF the reports from
the various societies occupied the morning hour.
At two O'Clock the convention reaSsenbled and
the regular business OF the union was transacted,
as also the reading OF the essays from each so
ciety upon the subject OF the effects OF Chris
uanity on Citizenship Considered"
special committee was appointed by the
President to select the best ESSAY for which q
gold medal valued at $40 win be the reward.